Mimi's Recipe Board

We are considering doing various kinds of chocolate clusters for a fundraiser at our church.  Probably milk, white and dark chocolate.  I guess some plain, some with nuts, coconut, Rice Krispies...  SO...1.  Do you think this would be a good project before Easter?  2.  What kinds of clusters have you made or tried that you would recommend?  3.  With the chocolate melting disks costing $2.50 Read more [...]

Hi Folks,Now that I have gotten my tomato soup and pizza sauce down pat I want to try to perfect my ketchup recipe.  One problem I'm having with this is that it gets incredibly thick very quickly; this is not ideal for me.  Do you have any suggestions that could help or a tried and true recipe?Quick Tomato Ketchup1 can (14 oz.) diced Roma tomatoes2 Tbsp. brown sugar2 Tbsp. white vinegar1/2 cup water2 Read more [...]

I'm hesitant to post because I'm feeling like I post too much and am trying to cut back.  The last thing I want to do is hog the board and prevent anyone else from posting.  Anyway, I thought this could be important so am posting it.  Has anyone tried this or something similar?  It's a lot of ingredients if it should be a flop.  Please read the contributor's note at the end.Overseas Candy (never Read more [...]

Just wondering if anyone has one of these and likes or dislikes it.  One of the PT's has been raving about his, and they have had it for quite a long time.  He says it's the best chicken ever...so crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.  Also a lot less expensive than the money spent on those rotisserie chickens we grab and take home for quick meals and leftovers in the long run.  I've Read more [...]

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Hello everyone,

Just wanted to say HAPPY NEW YEAR!  I hope you all have a very happy, peaceful and prosperoux 2013

Cheers!

Liz

 

I made this for dinner this evening, and we really enjoyed it. Great way to use up some of that leftover turkey bird for our tastebuds.  Just thought I'd share.  I've adjusted the recipe for the way I'll make it next time.  That would be the addition of the ginger, red pepper, rice and the canned vegetables other than the mushrooms that her recipe called for.Leftover Turkey Stir Fry Ingredients:6 Read more [...]

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Janet, there seems to be some mixup as to whether or not you received your ornament from me.  I truly hope you did.  It was sent toward the end of November…

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Well I made the toffee I was telling you folks about.  Mixed results, I used waxed paper, it did not stick but it also did not set into a nice brittle which it should have done.  I think my kitchen was just not co-operating that day or I can’t beat it properly anymore  but oh well it was still tasty as a sort of nutty caramel type treat.

 

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Merry Christmas to all!  God bless you with a wonderful celebration and a new year filled with peace, prosperity, good health and love!

If I'd have known toffee was so easy to make, I'd be fatter than I am now. Cashew Toffee 1  cup cashew halves and pieces 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1  cup buttter 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips (see warning)   Heat oven to 350F.  Line a 15 X10X1 inch pan with foil.  Spread the cashews on pan and bake 6 to 10 minutes, stirring Read more [...]